ADUs are allowed in Phenix CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Phenix City, AL
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# of Parcels
16,928
Zoning districts
16
Avg Parcel Value
$189,982
Zoning Districts:
16,810 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
36%(6,023)
R-2
31%(5,274)
R-3
14%(2,288)
C-4
5%(822)
Other
14%(2,403)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Phenix City, AL?
Phenix City, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the more restrictive of 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family detached lot
- –ADUs not permitted on duplex, multifamily, or lots without a single-family detached dwelling
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner of the principal dwelling must reside on the premises.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to the principal dwelling's spaces); no max; garage conversions require off-street parking for both; permit expires if required parking is not maintained.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited for ADUs in R-1 districts (applies to both detached and internal ADUs).
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These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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